Summit hopping in the Fichtel Mountains

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Fichtelberg

Summit hopping in the Fichtel Mountains

Hard

5.0

(3)

hikers

Summit hopping in the Fichtel Mountains

05:53

20.2km

550m

Hiking

Do you like to collect one or two peaks on your hikes? Then this tour in the Fichtelgebirge, which focuses on mountain hiking, is just right for you. Explore the so-called Upper Franconian Canada and climb one promising summit after the other. Be sure to pack enough snacks, because they…

by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.95 km

Platte Summit (885 m) – Granite Blockfield Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

The view of these many granite stones also impresses locals again and again. One tip is to enjoy the view at sunrise.

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8.58 km

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A short, crisp climb - what could be better than a good snack and a cool drink, before you take more trails under the wheels. Good and cozy stop!

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9.79 km

Nusshardt Summit and Rock Formations

Highlight • Summit

The Nußhardt Stube is a cover cave. It is formed from the huge boulders of the Blockmeer on the summit. The entrance to the interior of the Nußhardt Stube is …

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11.9 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Highlight • Summit

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

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14.5 km

Haberstein granite boulder field and view of the Ochsenkopf

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small detour from the main path, a sign shows the way to the impressive sea of rocks.

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

7.13 km

1.84 km

798 m

608 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

7.80 km

1.87 km

1.49 km

838 m

246 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

April 18, 2022,(Fichtelgebirge) Wanderung: Birnstengel - Haberstein - Schneeberg - Nußhardt - Seehaus - Fichtelsee - Neubau

Exact distance: 13.6 km

Temp: 6-10°C; slightly cloudy

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June 4, 2023

Do you like to collect one or two peaks on your hikes? Then this tour in the Fichtelgebirge, which focuses on mountain hiking, is just right for you. Explore the so-called Upper Franconian Canada and climb one promising summit after the other. Be sure to pack enough snacks, because they taste best at

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